TLR7 gene effect on hepatic fibrosis progression rate in HIV-infected patients with chronic hepatitis C by L. M. Syzova, T. I. Koval, L. P. Kotsiubailo, O. H. Marchenko

“…The aim of the research – to optimize the prediction of hepatic fibrosis (HF) progression rate in HIV-infected patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) based on a comprehensive assessment of general clinical, biochemical, immunological and molecular-genetic markers. Materials and methods. A cross-sectional cohort study was conducted, which included 104 HIV-infected patients with CHC. …”
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The effects of combined action of low-intensity electromagnetic radiation of the millimeter range and complexes of essential amino acids in tumor-bearing rats of old age by G. V. Zhukova, A. I. Shikhlyarova, L. N. Loginova, T. P. Protasova

“…We studied the dynamics of tumor size, adaptive status (according to hematological indicators of the character and tension of the general nonspecific adaptational reactions of the body), structural and functional changes in the tumor tissue, thymus and liver. …”
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URBAN PASSENGER TRANSPORT ROAD NETWORKS: PROSPECTS OF METHODS’ OPTIMIZATION by S. M. Mochalin, J. A. Koleber

“…The existing numerous methods for optimizing urban route networks could be divided into two types: heuristic, which have become classical today, and qualitatively new ones – metaheuristic, allowing managing tasks that contain nonlinear functions in the process of optimizing urban route networks. …”
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Parametrical Synthesis of Radio Devices with the Set Quantity of Identical Cascades for Inclusion Variants of Jet Two-port Networks between a Nonlinear Part and Loading by A. A. Golovkov, A. V. Fomin

“…The ability to analytically determine some parameters of various radio devices, which are optimal according to the criterion of providing the set values of the modules and phases of transfer functions at the required number of frequencies, significantly reduces the time for numerical optimization of the rest of the parameters according to the criterion of forming the required frequency response and frequency response in the frequency band. …”
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Correlation of Fibroblast Growth Factor-23 with Thyroid Disorder in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease by Abdullah Adil Raoof, Ali Jasim Hashim Al-Saedi, Dina Nabil

“…Background: Various thyroid functional test abnormalities are commonly observed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) due to alterations in thyroid hormone synthesis, metabolism, and regulation. …”
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CATEGORY MANAGEMENT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MINIMUM ASSORTMENT OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATION by I. F. Samoshchenkova, R. Y. Garankina

“…The objective of the research is to study the influence of category management on the structure in management of the minimum assortment of medicines of the pharmaceutical organization. Materials and methods. In the course of the solution of the set tasks, the methods of marketing and economic-mathematical analysis were used. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Humanities by V.P. Mitrofanov

“…In the light of the discourse in modern historiography about abso-lutism, this problem deserves special study for a better understanding of the functioning of the institutions of royal power in Tudor England in the conduct of both domestic policy in general and agricultural policy in particular. …”

Nanomechanical interlocking mechanism of 10-MDP nanolayering by Mohammed H. Ahmed, Daniel Arenas Esteban, Nina Attik, Mohammed M. Awad

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Constructing psychometric measurement of a past supervised experience scale with educational roles to investigate the relationship between being instructed, being supported, and be... by Yu-Chih Lin, Ling-Chun Ou

“…Kilminster and Jolly identified three primary functions of clinical supervisors including clinical teaching, support and guidance, and work supervision. …”
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Multicystic renal dysplasia, a histomorphological spectrum: Seven years experience from a tertiary care hospital by Kanika Gupta, Shramana Mandal, Varuna Mallya, Meeta Singh, Nita Khurana, Yogesh K. Sarin

“…Objectives: Multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) is defined as the presence of multiple noncommunicating cysts of various sizes, detected sonographically, without evidence of functioning renal parenchyma on dimercaptosuccinic acid renal scan. …”
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Selective leaching of Mo from an off-grade gravity lead concentrate in Na2CO3 solution by Liu Z.-X., Luo Y.-T., Luo W.-B., Li B.-X., Wu X.-W.

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Nonlinear relationship between serum Klotho and chronic kidney disease in US adults with metabolic syndrome by Xiaobin Lin, Lin Yang

“…Multivariable logistic regression models were employed to assess the correlation between Klotho and CKD, while generalized linear models with cubic spline functions and smooth curve fitting were utilized to detect any nonlinear relationship. …”
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Mechanical and finite element models of corneal keratoprostheses by A. N. Soloviev, N. I. Glushko, A. N. Epikhin, M. Swain, О. N. Lesnyak, А. Е. Ivanov

“…Two types of keratoprostheses are considered: the first type with a support plate and the second type with an intermediate functionally gradient layer. The stress-strain state of the prosthesis is calculated for the first type. …”
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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty under Local Anesthesia for Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures: A Prospective Interventional Study by Dhruv Gupta, Varun Kumar Agarwal

“…Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional outcomes following PVP in OVCFs under local anesthesia. …”
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Modeling neurophysiological and psychomotor relevant criteria in children with motor dysfunction by Zh. L. Malakhova, A. M. Tynterova, S. V. Korenev, O. A. Tikhonova, L. A. Perminova, S. A. Botman

“…To identify relevant indicators in relation to the prediction of delayed rates of neuropsychic development in children and the formation of cerebral palsy in children 5–8 years old using mathematical modeling.Materials and methods. The study included 100 patients aged 5–8 years: 79 patients with neurological disorders and deviations in psycho-speech development, 21 patients – comparison group. …”
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Investigation of traction and dynamic properties of wheeled vehicles with electric and hybrid power plants on the test stands with running drums by P. A. Kiselyov, A. I. Fedotov, O. S. Yan’kov, S. N. Krivtsov

“…Methods have been developed to study the traction and dynamic properties of wheeled vehicles with electric and hybrid power plants, to implement it was proposed to use developed research stand complex, which includes a hybrid stand with control and measuring systems that allow to determine forces and power on the driving wheels of vehicles, as well as time and kinematic parameters of its functioning process. During the experimental studies, the results of Kia Soul EV and Toyota Prius NHW20 operation processes were obtained, their power and kinematic parameters were analyzed.Conclusion. …”
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Optimization of solid fermentation conditions of organic fertilizer from fish and tobacco wastes and its effects on crop production and soil quality  by Aimin Liu, Juan Yu, Hongli Feng, Kailu Zhang, Cunlong Lu, Xiancan Zhu

“…Fish waste fermentation fertilizer significantly affected the functional genes related to carbohydrate metabolism and increased the utilization rate of organic fertilizer. …”
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Study of Biologically Active Solid-phase Systems Based on Halogen-substituted Nitrobenzofuroxans by the IR Spectroscopy Method by A. N. Khuziakhmetova, E. G. Gorelova, L. M. Yusupova, A. A. Kurmaeva

“…Shifts and changes in the intensities of the characteristic frequencies of functional groups involved in the formation of intermolecular bonds between 5-NDHBPO and 4,6-DNDHBPO were revealed.Conclusion. …”
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Enhancing locally employed doctor support and integration: a QIP on a buddy programme at Russells Hall Hospital by Sumaira Malik, Tamar Saeed, Shifa Puri, Sidra Shah, Ayesha Farooq

“…The objective was to improve their transition into the NHS by enhancing peer support mechanisms. Materials and methods: A two-cycle study compared pre-implementation (Cycle 1) and post-implementation (Cycle 2) data. …”
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Cardiovascular and respiratory response to ascent of the Damavand summit by classic method in elite climbers by Nahid Ashkriz, Bakhtiar Tartibian, Roghayyeh Afroundeh

“…Background: Exposure to high altitude causes significant stress in the functioning of cardiovascular and respiratory systems.Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP), heart rate (HR) and pulmonary volumes during the classic ascent of Damavand 5671 m peak.Materials and Methods: 14 healthy male climbers (age = 23.85±5.93 years, height = 175.5±5.91 cm, weight =71.35±8.20 kg) participated voluntarily in this study. …”
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